Garden City Citizens Academy opens doors to city government
Garden City pushes citizen involvement with its eight session Citizens Academy starting February 8 at city facilities. City department heads lead presentations with tours and group activities, offering residents a behind the scenes look at services and decisions affecting tax dollars. Deadline to apply is Friday. call 276-1160 for information.
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Finney County considers consolidating detention and youth services
Online readers respond to a Garden City story on commissioners weighing a merger of the Southwest Kansas Juvenile Detention Center and Youth Services into a single department. One commenter praises staff for positive community impact.
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Letting Go Of Climate Change And Guns In The New Year
In a blunt column a writer abandons climate change advocacy and gun control, blaming money in politics and NRA influence for inaction. He argues the Earth’s warming will self-perpetuate and mocks constitutional arguments for arms rights while lamenting political stalemate.
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End the Afghanistan War Now says Tina Dupuy
Tina Dupuy argues in a Crooks and Liars piece that the U S should end involvement in Afghanistan. She cites escalating costs and the unwinnable nature of COIN strategy while noting public weariness and past warnings.
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From Titanic to Costa Concordia a grim measure of self preservation
Rich Lowry compares the Costa Concordia disaster with the Titanic noting how lifeboat ethics shifted from Victorian chivalry to modern panic. He cites witnesses about priority to women and children, crew discipline, and survivors’ statistics, framing a critique of today’s society.
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Kaul Column Details Life in Ann Arbor Area
Other Words columnist Donald Kaul is based in Ann Arbor Michigan. The note distributed by OtherWords.org confirms his residence and ongoing commentary platform.
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